Claude & Mae Moss Charities
Claude & Mae Moss Charities is a private foundation, based in Abilene, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 8 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $80K.
Claude & Mae Moss Charities at a glance
In short: Claude & Mae Moss Charities gave $8K across 8 grants in 2020 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $8,025
- Grants made (2020)
- 8
- Average grant
- $1,003
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- Texas (94% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Claude & Mae Moss Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Hardin Simmons ($5K). Together the top 8 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 8 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hardin Simmons Abilene, TX | Operations Support | $5,300 |
| Paramount Theatre Abilene, TX | Operations Support | $500 |
| Christian Homes Abilene, TX | Operations Support | $500 |
| Nat'l Ctr Childrens' Illustrated Li Abilene, TX | Operations Support | $500 |
| West Shore Community Library Lakeside, MT | Operations Support | $500 |
| AAUW Abilene Branch Abilene, TX | Operational Support | $400 |
| Center for Contemporary Arts Abilene, TX | Operations Support | $225 |
| Abilene Woman's Club Abilene, TX | Operations | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $87,311 | $15,334 | $8,025 | 8 | $80,002 | $35,915 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Claude & Mae Moss Charities reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Claude & Mae Moss Charities is led by Richard L Spalding Sr., President on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Richard L Spalding Sr.
President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaye Spalding
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard L Spalding Jr.
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Claude & Mae Moss Charities
How much does Claude & Mae Moss Charities give each year?
Claude & Mae Moss Charities gave $8K across 8 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Claude & Mae Moss Charities's typical grant size?
Claude & Mae Moss Charities's median grant in 2020 was $500, and its average grant was $1,003, across 8 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Claude & Mae Moss Charities give grants?
Claude & Mae Moss Charities gives mostly in Texas: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Montana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Abilene, TX (7 grants).
Does Claude & Mae Moss Charities give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Claude & Mae Moss Charities's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Operations Support" (6 grants).
Who are Claude & Mae Moss Charities's largest grantees?
Claude & Mae Moss Charities's largest 2020 grantees include Hardin Simmons ($5,300), Paramount Theatre ($500) and Christian Homes ($500), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Claude & Mae Moss Charities required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Claude & Mae Moss Charities reported a distributable amount of $36K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Claude & Mae Moss Charities's EIN?
Claude & Mae Moss Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2008057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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